• AI Nurses Are Reshaping Hospitals
  
  The next time you're due for a medical exam you may get a call from someone like Ana: a friendly voice that can help you prepare for your appointment and answer any pressing questions you might have.With her calm, warm demeanor, Ana has been trained to put patients at ease...
• Dr. Arnot to Newsmax: Fluoride in Water 'Huge Concern for Parents'
  
  Dr. Bob Arnot of Health Tech Without Borders told Newsmax Saturday that the ongoing debate in America about fluoride in public water systems is justified because ingesting too much can lead to serious health issues.
• Playing With Dogs Reduces Stress, Heart Rate
  
  Playing with a dog for just 15 minutes can significantly reduce a person's stress, a new study reports. Stressed students who interacted with a friendly dog reported less stress, had a reduced heart rate and had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their saliva,...
• Expert Advice on How Much Sleep We Really Need
  
  Chances are, if you're reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested? Experts say it's an important question to consider. Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night. The number of hours...
• Low Birth Weight Kids Lag in School Readiness
  
  Most low-birth-weight toddlers are not on track to be ready to attend school, a new study says. Only one-third of babies born weighing less than 5.5 pounds are ready to attend school by ages 3 to 5, researchers reported in the journal Academic Pediatrics. They tend to lag in...
• Implant, Robotics Restores Movement After Paralysis
  
  A muscle-stimulating implant combined with a robotic exoskeleton can help restore movement in people paralyzed by a spinal cord injury, a new study says. The spinal cord implant delivers well-timed electrical pulses to muscles, stimulating natural muscle activity coordinated...
• Nostalgia Promotes Friendships, Mental Health
  
  Nostalgia might be met by eyerolls from some, as the emotion might inspire insipid images of rose-tinted glasses, gooey sentimentality and living in a time-lost past. But people prone to nostalgia have an edge when it comes to their health and well-being, a new study...
• Dr. Oz Testifies Before Senate on Health Programs
  
  Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morning. The 64-year-old was a respected heart surgeon who turned into a popular TV pitchman. Now he has his sights...
• FDA Recommends Flu Shot Strains to Manufacturers
  
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday made recommendations to vaccine manufacturers for the virus strains to be used in influenza vaccines for the 2025-2026 flu season in the United States. Traditionally the recommendations have been voted on by an advisory...
• Acne Treatments Recalled Due to Benzene Levels
  
  U.S. health officials are asking retailers to pull a small number of acne creams from their store shelves after government testing found they contain slightly elevated levels of a chemical associated with cancer. The Food and Drug Administration said several lots of six...
• Prevent Leading Cause of Young Adult Cancer Deaths
  
  Colorectal cancer is increasing 2% to 4% annually in people ages 20 to 49. And it is expected to become the leading cause of cancer death in this age group by the year 2030. Researchers have observed a significant increase in colorectal cancer cases, particularly in those...
• Nomination of Weldon as CDC Chief Pulled
  
  The White House withdrew the nomination of Dave Weldon, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Axios reported Thursday.
• Vaccinating Poultry Could Help Reduce Egg Prices
  
  Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $6 a dozen.
• Red Wine Does Not Protect Against Cancer
  
  Red wine has been thought to potentially offer protection against cancer, given its high levels of the anti-inflammatory antioxidant resveratrol. But there's no clear evidence that red wine lessens cancer risk, a new evidence review has concluded. In fact, neither red nor...
• USDA Ends School Program That Purchased Farm Food
  
  The U.S. Agriculture Department is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers. About $660 million of that went to schools and childcare centers to buy food for meals through...
• Concussion Damage Lingers in Athletes Up to a Year
  
  Concussion damage could linger in an athlete's brain for at least a year, long after they've rejoined their sport, a new study says. Concussed college athletes had brain changes that remained visible in brain scans up to a year after they'd been cleared to return to play,...
• Medicare Innovation Center to Cancel Select Payment Trials
  
  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced the cancellation of several trials in an effort to change the way health providers are paid while shifting to the new strategic goals of the Trump administration.
• DOGE: NIH Axes Grant to Prevent Pregnancy in Trans Boys
  
  The Department of Government Efficiency announced that the National Institutes of Health has canceled more than $2.1 billion in grants, including one for $620,000 involving a "teen pregnancy prevention program for transgender boys."
• Poll: Only 17 Percent Think Medicaid Should Be Cut
  
  Only 17 percent of adults say they want to see Medicaid funding decreased, while 42 percent think funding should increase and 40 percent think it should be kept about the same, according to results of the February 2025 KFF Health Tracking Poll. Poll respondents who say...
• Microplastics Linked to Drug-Resistant Bacteria
  
  The microplastics that pollute the environment and increasingly find their way into humans and animals can help bacteria become drug resistant, according to new research. E. coli bacteria exposed to microplastics in test tubes became resistant to multiple types of commonly...
• White Noise Machines Can Harm Hearing
  
  White noise machines are designed to produce a consistent sound that masks other noises in the environment. They generate a soothing, steady sound that can resemble the hum of an air conditioner, the gentle rush of wind, or the soft patter of rainfall. These machines are...
• Nose Cartilage Can Help Repair Knee Injuries
  
  An awkward fall while running, skiing or playing sports can cause knee injuries that sideline players and increase their risk of future arthritis. But most of the time, there's nothing wrong with their noses, and that might prove the key to repairing their knees and getting...
• US Study Examines Effects of Ultraprocessed Foods
  
  Sam Srisatta, a 20-year-old Florida college student, spent a month living inside a government hospital here last fall, playing video games and allowing scientists to document every morsel of food that went into his mouth. From big bowls of salad to platters of meatballs and...
• FDA Clears Antiaging Drug for Dogs
  
  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted conditional approval to a novel drug that increases a dog's lifespan. The canine antiaging pill that helps pudgy pooches lose weight and stay healthier longer was developed by the biotech start-up company Loyal after...
• Spouse Benefits When Partner Has Joint Replacement
  
  Knee or hip replacement is a major surgery, and many people must lean hard on their spouses to care for them during weeks to months of recuperation. But all that hassle is absolutely worthwhile for the one providing care for their temporarily disabled partner, a new study...

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